Yugo M 48

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I have a Yugo 24/47. It's very similar, just made prewar with a straight bolt and a slightly different stock. The stocks aren't that great of wood. I mean, they're strong and sound, but the grain is coarse and rough. On my particular rifle, if when I pull the bolt to the rear I'm pulling the back of the bolt downward the front locking lugs kind of catch on the bridge. I haven't had this problem with any of my other Mausers, large-ring or small-ring. I like the rifle though, don't get me wrong. You are pretty much getting a factory fresh Mauser, usually with milled parts (my trigger guard/magazine housing is stamped) for less than you can get any of these cheap new rifles like the Ruger American or the Savage Axis. I think I paid ~$200 for mine a couple of years ago. Where did you order it from?
 
My buddy and I bought one each, simultaneously, from the same lot. They weren't too far off in serial numbers. It was an illustration of how different surplus rifles from the same lot can be.

My rifle was in worse condition (stock, finish), but was more accurate. His was prettier but was shooting about eight inches low at 100m. He couldn't fix the problem, so he replaced it with a low-power scope. He can't hope to hit beyond 100m, but at least he can hit up to it.

Both were reliable, with acceptable actions. In either case not a bad deal for $149/ea. If you have some money to play with you could always buy two, and keep the one that works for you.
 
I have the M48, M48A, & 24/47. Both of the M48 are like new and unissued. The Yugo is probably one of the best built Mauser out there. They are very well crafted and make very good shooters. I just put around 200 rounds down range yesterday with mine.
The Yugosloves are known for quality built rifles.
 
I bought a Yugo M48 back in 2004 for $99 at a local gun store. I sent it to ER shaw and turned it into a 250-3000 Savage. Seems like a well-built action. Machine marks are kinda ugly and deep. The floorplate and trigger guard are stamped but still not bad for the money back then.

I own several other M98s and the Yugo is unique because it's an "intermediate" length action.
 
:scrutiny:I received my M48 today Most of the blue is worn off the top but is not rusty. The wood has a lot of nicks and scraps but overall it's not to bad. Gun is a lot of cosmoline and will require a lot of cleaning.I don't have any ammo yet but most say they are good shooters. I ordered it from Widner's Reloading & Shooting Supply cost $ 269.00.

PS all matching numbers !
 
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You have a good rifle. They are ruggedly built and are very decent in the accuracy department. I had to remove some wood from the stock where you get your cheek weld. As it came it would cut into you cheek when fired. Not comfortable. A little work with a disc sander and stock refinishing and it became comfortable to fire. Stock was differently shaped that the German K98's.
 
I received my M48 today Most of the blue is worn off the top but is not rusty. The wood has a lot of nicks and scraps but overall it's not to bad. Gun is a lot of cosmoline and will require a lot of cleaning.I don't have any ammo yet but most say they are good shooters. I ordered it from Widner's Reloading & Shooting Supply cost $ 269.00.
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What you described isn't what they advertise. I ordered a 24/47. If it comes in as you described I'll be sending it back.
 
All of my Yugo rifles shoot good. Beats the crap out of the Mosin.
My 24/47 is the best. My M48A comes in 2nd and then the M48.
 
Be aware that most surplus ammo has corrosive primers. If you use this stuff, be sure to clean the bolt, action and barrel right after you're done shooting.

I put a slip on Decelerator pad on mine to make it more comfortable to shoot.
 
1-M48A, and 2-M24/47's (1-sporter), in military guise the 24/47 has the edge in accuracy, but not by much, the M48A is gorgeous. All three were great deals, and are great guns.
The sporter is scoped and prints 1-1/4" @ 100 and 3" @ 200 yards respectively and has a couple of deer to it's name. Never met a Yugo mauser that didn't perform!!:D
Only ever used my handloads, and they like them all. Not too finikey , those Yugo's!
 
I have a Gaggle of Yugo 24/47's and have owned several 48's.
I prefer the 24/47 because of the furnature that is not stamped.
I have the rifles in both Original and Custom, or Sporterized versions.
You cant go wrong with the Yugo's.
Most shoot well in the original 8mm, but the action is great for everything like .308 and similar length cartridges.
 
I too have the 24/47 and prefer it to the M48. I've bought 4 with the intent of drilling/tapping each one beyond the previous and never had the heart to do it to any of them.

Give me a Yugo and a crate of Romanian 8mm and I'll be busy all day long. Can't help but love this gun.
 
I got one unissued M48 10-12 years ago when there was a Mauser craze going on, it was the last hurrah for inventories of them I think ... Nice K98s & Swedes for less than $200 ... Century (IIRC) was selling Turks could be had for $39.95 if you bought 5 at a time, they were rough, w/handling marks, some had repaired/cracked stocks ect ... but all were all good & shootable ... 1240 rounds of Turk ammo was also $39.95 ... Great deal for rifle & ammo under $100 delivered.

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Both my M48 and M48A had wood that needed work. A little elbow grease and Tru Oil and they look far better. They appear better in person than in these photos.

My M44s were in the same boat and are nicer now after a couple hours of work.

I like the M48/M48A. It's a solid rifle that fires a potent cartridge.

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I liked mine so much I bought a K98 that had spent time in Russia. Havent fired that one yet but the Yugo goes out often. Buddies like the .303 better though, not sure why. Heck I like them all. Just picked up a Japanese last ditch rifle and it is a shooter too!
 
I have had mine for around 10 years. It is a rock solid rifle. Even with the barleycorn sights, I can manage to put five rounds in two inches at 100 yards from the bench (S&B FMJs). Mine was literally new in the box. I actually had to take a little wood from around the tang so the bolt would retract with out running into interference. It is a superb rifle.
 
M-48...

My opinion: The M-48 is the last, best bolt-action military Mauser, based on the k98K. Built like a tank. The -48 has all machined parts. the -48A has a stamped magazine floor-plate; that is the only difference I can discern. And, being post-war, the only thing they will have suffered is maybe a little police work, plus storage damage. Not like a k98K that the Russians picked up after Stalingrad.

Since they are post WWII, they have no history--If you Bubba one you are not screwing up something that belongs in a museum, so have at it if that is your intent. Warning--The receiver is NOT the same as the 98's, so most retro parts for the 98 will not fit. One exception to that is the Timney trigger, however. Boyd's makes nice stocks specifically for the 48, and there are SOME other M-48 specific retro parts.

Price has gone up on all the surplus WWII-era rifles, asymtotically, and the 48 is no exception. Whether that will continue remains to be seen. I wouldn't count on it as an investment.

Old surplus military ammo is getting scarce and expensive, and what's the point of using that anyhow--Handload some decent stuff and let your new M-48 show you what it can do with good (and non-corrosive) ammo.

Anyhow, welcome to the club, and enjoy. Oh, and pix are always a Good Thing...Hint, hint!
 
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winchester1886: You might be aware that "B-Square" rear scope mounts (if still produced) require No permanent gun alteration.

A friend installed a "scout scope" with the B-Square on his beautiful refurbed Czech Mauser, which was in the original configuration.
That is one very appealing rifle, more so with that scope. A different friend, who grew up in Essen Germany finds it very attractive.

My Yugo is a 48A, and despite the challenges of the leaf sight's tiny rear notch, an interesting gun to shoot.
It compliments my pair of Yugo M59 (not 66) SKS.
 
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:DMy M48 has all machined parts no stamped parts.I made up some handloads with 175gr SPBT and it shoots great.The trigger is a delight light and crisp.The leather sling is a pain in the A$$ when shooting. I am very pleased with it,I wish I knew when it was made. I believe it to be a early model because of the wear and condition of the stock.
 
Winchester - If your rifle has all milled parts, it was probably produced somewhere between 1950 and 1952.

M48s (all milled parts) were manufactured from 1950-52
M48As (stamped metal floorplate) 1952-65
M48B (more stamped parts) 1956-65

I have an M48A, unissued and mint. Very nice rifle. Wish I had not sold off my 24/47 :(
 
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